Africa – Kenya News
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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has selected eight startups for its inaugural Accelerator Programme, a three-month initiative designed to scale companies supporting intra-African trade and industrialization under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The program aims to foster innovation and address trade-related challenges across the continent. More than 1,600 applications were received from across Africa, […]
Nomisupasta anticipates the release of her new album, Surrender, in February 2026, marking a significant period of personal and artistic growth. The album, executive produced by Thandiswa Mazwai, reflects themes of identity, renewal, and social consciousness, blending African influences with a global soundscape. Alongside her musical endeavors, Nomisupasta is expanding her practice through cultural, wellness, […]
South African environmental law is undergoing a significant shift in how climate change is considered when making decisions about environmental authorizations (EA). Courts are increasingly recognizing climate change as a key factor in assessing whether a project is “needed and desirable,” particularly for fossil-fuel developments, under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA). This legal trend […]
Morocco’s football federation (FRMF) has announced its intention to appeal disciplinary rulings issued by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. The match, which Morocco lost 1-0 after extra time, was marked by several disruptive incidents. The FRMF considers the sanctions imposed by CAF to be disproportionate […]
Nearly 70% of Africa’s economy operates within the informal sector, with millions of small traders, cross-border merchants, and micro-entrepreneurs primarily using cash for transactions. This reliance on cash creates vulnerabilities including theft, financial loss, and limited access to formal economic systems. Mukuru, a financial platform, aims to bridge the gap between Africa’s formal and informal […]
Kenya and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to a long-standing partnership in the health sector. The focus of this renewed collaboration is advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and strengthening Kenya’s health system resilience. On February 3, a consultative meeting took place at Afya House in Nairobi between the Kenyan Ministry of Health and a Japanese […]
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), in collaboration with ApexBrasil, hosted the Kenya–Brazil Trade and Business Forum in Nairobi. The event aimed to foster new opportunities for trade, investment, and partnerships between businesses in Kenya and Brazil. Forum Focus The forum, led by KNCCI Economic Diplomacy Chair Cynthia Nyawira, highlighted the commercial […]
Defence College of Health Sciences is a constituent college of the National Defence University-Kenya. The university senate formally adopted the college on December 22, 2021, with a subsequent university meeting confirming the decision on January 20, 2022. Historical Development The institution began in 1991 as the Armed Forces Medical Training School, initially focused on providing […]
Kenya 7s player Gabriel Ayimba has expressed his determination to surpass the legacy of his father, the late Benjamin Ayimba, particularly in the HSBC SVNS Series. Gabriel, son of the former Shujaa head coach, aims to make his mark with the senior national team. Benjamin Ayimba’s Legacy Benjamin Ayimba famously guided Shujaa to a historic […]
Kenya Plans Diplomatic Engagement with Russia Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced an upcoming official visit to Russia. The purpose of the visit is to address the situation of Kenyan citizens potentially involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and to prevent further risks. Diplomatic Efforts to Protect Kenyan Citizens Mudavadi stated that the government intends […]